Karakabaklı

Karakabaklı is an archaeological site in Mersin Province, Turkey [1]. The settlement dates back to Hellenistic age [1]. But it was rebuilt and inhabited during the Roman and early Byzantine ages [1]. It was probably abandoned during the Arab–Byzantine wars in the 7th and 8th centuries [1]. According to Professor Semavi Eyice who has studied on the ruins there are many houses and seven of them are in relatively good condition [1]. Eyice notes that the percentage of standing buildings is higher in Karakabaklı than in most other ancient settlements [1]. The plans of the houses are not standard and they probably belonged to people of different economic status [1]. There are also, basilicas, a tetrapylon, cisterns and a partially unearthed Roman road [1].